Derek Martin
Door was broken during break-in due to tenant's actions...who bears the cost?
Last week one of our properties was broken into. They kicked in the back door and allegedly stole a fairly significant amount of cash. The tenant was very upset and I feel very bad for her. However, I obtained a copy ...
Chris Harjes
Warning against Presidential Bank, Bethesda, MD
I just spent about 45 minutes preparing a detailed financial analysis and application at the request of Presidential Bank in Bethesda, MD, for the promise of affordable loans on single residential refinances and sma...
Paul Sandhu
What are your skillsets that separate you from your competition?
I've got 3M talent. Mechanic, Magician, Mindreader. What are yours?
Sachin Maskey
Cash flow Versus Appreciation property
Hi All,
I am planning to invest in real estate property and waned to know which factor is more important in terms of long term investment . I have found few properties and i have to decide which is the best for retur...
Salvatore Lentini
Considering Wilkes Barre - Kingston PA
Does anyone invest in this area? I own rentals in my area of Bucks county PA but came across an opportunity in the Wilkes Barre Kingston PA area and was wondering what the area was like in terms of rentals.Thanks,Sal...
Thomas Phu
Should I Accept a Guarantor on a Rental Application?
Hello Biggerpockets community!I have a question about the Rental Application process and my situation:I have an application with two individual that agreed to both mutually divorce and they have 2 kids. They are still...
Deepen Patel
Looking for passive investments that positively cash flows
Hello all,I'm thrilled to join this community as I embark on my real estate investment journey. I'd greatly appreciate advice from experienced individuals here on how to identify promising markets and deals remotely. ...
Justin Park
Screening process when renting to college students
I've had a multi-family rental near Syracuse University that I've rented to grad and law students mostly without incident for the past 12 years. However my last batch of tenants struggled to pay on-time every other mo...
Brad E.
What happens with lease payments when option is exercised?
Hey guys - I'm new to the world of lease options. I am having trouble understanding how the lease is handled when a buyer exercises their option to buy.Example sandwich option: I have a 2 year LO with the original se...
David Leibman
Buying a Duplex or Triplex in Los Angeles?
Hi,I’m looking for a Duplex or a Triplex in LA as my first investment. I would live in one of the apartments and then rent out the other one(s). How does one go about it? What would a “good” deal look like? Is it even...